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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Jonathan Haidt on the Moral Roots of Liberals and Conservatives

For Students 9th - 10th
In this video, Jonathan Haidt explores the moral values that influence and guide people's political choices. [18:40] Includes a brief quiz and a list of additional resources to explore.
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Handout
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Moral Development

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive entry detailing the research and theories behind psychology's moral development. Identify the scientists, discoveries, philosophies, and related research in the field.
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Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Moral Psychology

For Teachers 9th - 10th
These resources are beneficial in illustrating the connection of tying together the philosophical look at actions individuals take with the psychological motivation behind those actions.
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Handout
Other

Psychology Encyclopedia: Moral Development: Stages of Moral Development

For Students 9th - 10th
An entry identifying six stages of moral development created by Lawrence Kohlberg after conducting extensive research in human development and behavior.
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Article
Other

Verywell: Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development

For Students 9th - 10th
Psychologist Lawrence Kohlberg studied and established the six stages of moral development. Cherry presents a concise article detailing Kohlberg's theory and its stages.
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Article
Other

Simply Psychology: Saul Mc Leod: Kohlberg

For Students 9th - 10th
Researcher Lawrence Kohlberg took Piaget's work further to better comprehend and establish the stages of human moral development. How does moral development match moral behavior?
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Article
Boston University

Boston University: St. Mary's University: Plato's Moral Psychology

For Students 9th - 10th
St. Mary's University provides an essay that argues that Plato's psychology was distinctively defined by his ethical orientations and the necessities of his theory of justice.